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Dankirke
55.2833° N, 8.7056° E
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Dankirke, located in south-west Jutland near Ribe, is an archaeologically significant site from the Danish Iron Age. Excavations revealed houses dating to the 4th or 5th century CE, marking it as one of Denmark's earliest cities. The settlement was divided into East and West Dankirke, and its proximity to the sea facilitated trade with regions like England, making it a crucial trading hub until surpassed by Ribe around 700 CE. While some speculate Denmark's first church was here, consensus points to Hedeby for this milestone around 850 CE. Dankirke's archaeological findings are displayed at the National Museum of Denmark, underlining its importance in understanding early urban and trade development in Denmark.
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Dankirke as settlement
400 CE, 500 CE
Dankirke as trading city
700 CE
First Church in Hedeby
850 CE
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